Explosion Damage Liability Without Proven Fault

A defendant appealed a lower court ruling that held them liable for damages resulting from an explosion that occurred during the execution of work they were performing on the plaintiff's property, despite the lower court finding no fault or negligence on the part of the defendant. The high court overturned the lower court's decision, reasoning that liability for damage caused by an object under one's custody or control, such as equipment used during construction or work, requires proof of a legally recognized fault or an application of strict liability based on specific legal provisions, and since the lower court explicitly ruled out fault and no such strict liability was applicable, the basis for the defendant's liability was not legally established.